Local news regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

6/3/20 4:47PMTwo cases have been recovered, but four are being added.1 – 78850 Zip Code associated with contact with a TDCJPrison staff member.1 - 78039 Zip Code associated with travel outside theCounty but within Texas2 – TDCJ Prison offendersClick here to view confirmed cases in Medina County by zip code.

6/1/20 4:37PMTwo cases have been confirmed over the weekend:1 - 78009 Zip Code believed to have contracted throughtravel outside the County within Texas1 – 78861 Zip Code TDCJ prison staff member. Click here to view confirmed cases in Medina County by zip code.

6/1/20 8:00AMThe City of Hondo offices will be reopening. Each facility will have guidelines that will need to be followed. Click on the proper department to see their guidelines.

5/20/20 8:16AMMedina County is reporting 1 more case in the 78861 zip code. It was transmitted by travel outside the County. There is also 1 more case confirmed within the TDCJ Prison (offenders).For some good news, 2 cases have been recovered. Click here to view confirmed cases in Medina County by zip code.

5/19/20 8:16AMMedina County is reporting 1 more case in the 78861 zip code. It was transmitted by travel outside the County. There is also 1 more case confirmed within the TDCJ Prison (offenders).For some good news, 2 cases have been recovered. Click here to view confirmed cases in Medina County by zip code.

5/18/20 3:14PMMedina County is reporting 9 additional cases within the TDCJ Prison (Offenders) over the weekend. Click here to view confirmed cases in Medina County by zip code.

5/14/20 8:37AMMedina County is reporting an additional case within the prison. Click here to view confirmed cases in Medina County by zip code. 5/13/20 5:12PM

Medina County is reporting Two (2) cases of COVID-19 in the 78861 zip-code. One case is believed to be transmitted from close contact and the other by TDCJ Prison Unit staff member. Also reporting one (1) case as recovered. Click here to view the confirmed cases in Medina County by zip code.

5/12/20 4:46PMMedina County is reporting eight (8) additional TDCJ Prison Offenders with COVID-19 and one (1) new case within the 78850 zip code area, which is believed to have been contracted through community transmission and is isolating at home. Click here to view the confirmed cases in Medina County by zip code.

5/11/20 12:00PMMedina County is reporting from over the weekend that 15 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed within the TDCJ Prison Units in Hondo 13 Inmates and 2 Staff Members. Click here to view the confirmed cases in Medina County by zip code.

4/21/20 4:50PMSixth Mayoral Declaration of Local State Disaster. Order No. 12, as a result of the Governor's Executive Order GA-16 issued April 17, 2020 "reopened services" shall be allowed to open starting April 24, 2020, to view the declaration, click here. 4/21/20 4:45PMThe City of Hondo Council issued the 6th Emergency Decree. To view decree, click here.

4/21/20 3:00PMEmergency City Council Meeting

4/21/20 1:10PM

What you should know about COVID-19 toprotect yourself and others. Click here to view in the COVID-19 Fact sheet in English, click here to view the COVID-19 in Spanish.

4/20/20 8:00AMClick here to visit the link for Keeping God's Country Working Grant Programs.

4/17/20 2:05PMCity of Hondo City Council issues 5th Emergency Decree. To view the decree click here.

4/17/20 12:57PMClick here to visit the link from the FDA on the best practices for Retail Food during the COVID-19 Pandemic

4/16/20 5:29PMFifth Mayoral Declaration. Order No. 11, this declaration requires the use of cloth face coverings when visiting hospitals, medical and veterinarian clinics and restaurants. To view the newly added ordinance click here.

4/1/20 5:35PMClick here to view Identification Of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response4/1/20 5:34PMView Fourth Mayoral Declaration of Local State Disaster Due to Public Health Emergency by clicking here4/1/20 4:00PM

Emergency City Council Meeting

3/31/20 5:00PM

Click here to view the Executive Order by the Governor of the State of Texas

3/30/20 12:09PMClick here for a message from the Mayor James W. Danner, Sr. and City Manager Kim Davis on information regarding school closure, curfews, and guidelines for all retail establishements. 3/30/20 12:00PM

Click here to view Updated Declaration from Fridays Council Meeting. New additions are found on Exhibit 1 numbers 5-7.

3/30/20 10:21AM

The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES ActThe programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain nonprofits and other employers. This guide provides information about the major programs and initiatives that will soon be available from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to address these needs, as well as some additional tax provisions that are outside the scope of SBA.

3/27/20 2:00PMEmergency City Council Meeting

3/27/20 11:05AMMedina County reports 2 cases of COVID-19. Click here for more information. 3/20/20 2:04PMEmergency Declaration Every person in Texas should avoid all social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people. NO eating or drinking at bars, restraurants, and food courts or visiting gyms or massage palors. Use of drive thru, pick up or delivery is allowed. No visiting nursing homes, retirement or long term care facilities unless to provide critical assistance. Schools temporarily closed. 3/19/20 10:19AMAirport CLOSED due to an abundance of caution and care, in light of the novel Coronavirus COVID 19, the airport terminal will be closed to visitors except for transient pilots and tenants. Please contact our customer service team via phone as we are not taking in person customers at this time. We can be reached at 830-426-3810.

Novel coronavirus, COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. First case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Medina County. Every person in Texas should avoid all social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people. NO eating or drinking at bars, restraurants, and food courts or visiting gyms or massage palors. Use of drive thru, pick up or delivery is allowed. No visiting nursing homes, retirement or long term care facilities unless to provide critical assistance. Schools temporarily closed.

3/19/20 3:00PMEmergency City Council Meeting Video

3/18/20 9:00AMCity Hall Lobby CLOSED click here for more information on making payments. City Parks and Community Center CLOSED click here for more information. Animal Care Services Lobby CLOSED call 830-426-5353 for more adoption inquiries. If you have any questions or concerns please call830-426-3378

3/17/20 9:00AMRecreation Center CLOSED for any questions regarding the Recreation Center please call 830-426-2475.Library CLOSED for any questions regarding the Library please call 830-426-5333.3/17/20 8:58AMMunicipal Court will modify or suspend any and all deadlines and procedures ending no later than 30 days after the Govnernor's state of disaster has been lifted. Please read full letter with all information here.

3/16/20 3:39PMMayor Issued ProclamationAs of 11:30AM on March 16, 2020 and continuing for 30 days unless extended, declaration prohibits all indoor public and private gatherings of 50 or more in the City of Hondo. Social distancing is strongly recommended.

3/13/20 11:24AM

Message from the Mayor James W. Danner, Sr. and City Manager Kim Davis

The City of Hondo Management team have been closely monitoring and preparing for potential local impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic. Governor Greg Abbott declared all counties in Texas as Public Health Disaster Areas. Our team is in close communication and participates in daily briefings with Medina County health officials, the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We are also in contact with Medina Regional Hospital and Hondo ISD to stay abreast of their planning and offer assistance as needed.

The recent news of a positive test in Bexar County , although travel related, has given us a heightened sense of awareness of the potential severity of this situation. As a result, many City programs have been suspended at the Recreation Center, Golf Course and Hondo Public Library. There are some events that we will continue to monitor cases in Medina County and the surrounding areas before making any decisions to cancel or postpone. Please keep in mind, this is a rapidly evolving situation.

Our team will continue to make arrangements to avoid or minimize as much as possible any disruptions of City services. We’re planning for the contingency that some of our workforce may be affected, whether directly or indirectly. Maintaining uninterrupted police, public works and other essential services remain our top priority. Our foremost concern is to protect the health and welfare of our community. All residents are urged to do their part in helping prevent the spread of COVID 19 by becoming familiar with ways to stop the spread of the virus through CDC recommendations. For more information on COVID 19, please visit the CDC website at www.CDC.gov/coronavirus. We will continue to share local information through our website (www.hondo-tx.org) and our Facebook account City of Hondo.

Important Information Resources

Coronavirus (COVID 19): Important links to resources to keep you and your loved ones safe!

CITY-WIDE PROGRAMS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 3:54PM

Given the current situation, we believe that it is our collective responsibility to keep our community healthy and prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID 19). Therefore, we regret to inform you that we will be suspending all City sponsored community programming for the next 30 days. This includes programming at the Rick Taylor Recreation Center, the Hondo Public Library, and the Hondo Public Golf Course. This does not mean these facilities will be closed for that duration of time. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and communicate updates regarding the following scheduled events: Heritage Festival, Airstrip Attack, the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, and the Hangar Dance. For more information, please contact vlopez@hondo-tx.org. Please stay healthy and safe.

CITY-WIDE ADVISORY BOARDS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 3:53PM

Given the current situation, we believe that it is our collective responsibility to keep our community healthy and prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID 19). Therefore, we will be suspending all City Advisory Board meetings for the next 30 days. The City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustments will still meet as scheduled. For more information, please contact mcantu@hondo-tx.org. Please stay healthy and safe.

HONDO U SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 3:52PM

As much as we love sharing how our City works with our participants in Hondo U, due to recent concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID 19), we are suspending our Hondo U classes indefinitely. We will contact our spring participants with more information about when classes will resume. Remember to stay healthy and safe during this time